The UK economy grew by 0.4% in May, twice the forecasted rate, driven by strong performances in retail and construction, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This growth marked a rebound from zero growth in April, which had been affected
London (Parliament News) – The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is establishing a £7.3bn national wealth fund, as part of a campaign by the newly elected Labour government to draw billions of pounds of private sector cash for major infrastructure projects across the UK.
London (Parliament News) – Sir Keir Starmer and his cabinet took their seats in Parliament, observing Labour’s return after 14 years. He pledged a politics of service, urging unity for national renewal and honouring MP Diane Abbott. PM Sir Keir Starmer and
Brussels (Parliament News) – Belgian authorities increasingly use the central bank’s register to track tax fraud, money laundering, and serious crimes, accessing it 135,330 times in the first half of 2024. How Are Belgian Authorities Using Bank Data for Crime Tracking? Belgian
A new report reveals shocking levels of bullying, racism, and incompetence within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the body responsible for regulating NHS nurses and midwives in the UK. The independent review highlights a dangerously toxic environment at the NMC, where
Rishi Sunak has announced his interim shadow cabinet following a devastating loss for the Conservative Party in the recent general election, which saw them drop to a historic low of 121 MPs after losing 251 seats to Labour. Significant changes in leadership
UK inflation remained at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in June, according to the latest official data. While discounts on clothing helped offset higher hotel costs, the overall inflation rate remained unchanged from May, providing some relief after years
As schools break up for summer across the UK, the typical summer weather seems to be on holiday too. July has started off cool and wet, with many parts of England, including East Anglia, the Midlands, and the south-east, already receiving a
London (Parliament News) – Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calls for a decisive break from austerity and urges early commitments to the Northern Powerhouse from the new administration. What Are Andy Burnham’s Plans for Northern Powerhouse? Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has
London (Parliament News) – Hundreds of pro-Palestine protestors braved the rain in central London, calling on the recently elected Labour government to take step over the situation in Gaza. Photos show proponents of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) gathering at Russel Square
London (Parliament News) – Hundreds of refugee and human rights NGOs have penned to Keir Starmer with a blueprint for an asylum approach which urges him to alter course from the policies of the previous government. The letter, which includes signatories from
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group announced on Sunday that it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights, where Israel has a key surveillance centre. Hezbollah stated that this was its first bombing since it began engaging
